Crossword Genius

Constant irrational hunger (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

craving

'hunger' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'constant irrational' is the wordplay.
'constant' becomes 'c' (mathematical abbreviation).
'irrational' becomes 'raving'.
'c'+'raving'='CRAVING'

(Other definitions for craving that I've seen before include "Great desire" , "longing" , "Intense feeling of desire" , "Hunger" , "Strongly desiring" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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